In short
To choose an Akuvox IP video intercom, decide how many homes the station serves, how the door will open (code, card, phone or face), whether it is exposed to the weather and what you want to do indoors: just answer, or also view cameras and control the home. That determines the station family and a Linux or Android monitor.
Which door station do I need?
The examples are indicative: models are updated and we check the current datasheet for each project.
| Need | Type of station | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| One home or office | Compact, one or a few buttons | R20A, R20B, R25A |
| Access code | Compact with keypad | R20K, R28 |
| Building with many homes | With display and directory | S532, S539, X912 |
| Keyless access by face | With facial recognition | R29, E16, E18, X915 |
| Poorly lit entrance | With low-light camera | X916 |
Linux or Android monitor?
- Linux (for example C313 or S562): answer, open and view cameras. Simple and stable.
- Android (for example C316, C319, S567 or X933): also runs apps, such as a home control app.
- WiFi versions: for homes where network cable does not reach the monitor position.
- No monitor: the station can call the phone directly through the app.
How is it powered and connected?
The usual set-up is a single network cable per device, with PoE power from the switch. In new builds that cable is planned at the entrance and at each monitor. If the building only has the cable of an old door entry system, the alternative is Akuvox’s 2-wire system.
What should be planned in the installation?
- Height and orientation of the station so the camera sees faces, not the sky.
- A rain hood or surface box if the station is exposed to rain or direct sun.
- A compatible electric strike or magnetic lock and its power supply.
- A separate network for the intercom in communities and companies.
- Who will manage residents, cards and codes.